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Ponderings..

Hand painted doilies

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Like many avid crafters I’m fairly fond of the old doily. I had a few op shop doilies in my stash and thought it was time to do something with them, then the idea of adding colour, lots of colour, struck me!
I used my Liquid Radiance paints and it was all pretty simple really.

The paints can be strategically placed without too much bleeding. I’m thinking these ones need to be put on cushions, perhaps even wall art?

Now I have to go op shopping and hunt down some more doilies, anyone interested in a tutorial?

My husband is home today and I had a great morning with my 3 year old girl. We went and had babycinos and looked through the pet and toy shop. It’s so enjoyable to have one child on their own and to focus on them and appreciate their unique personality. We always stress the importance of one on one time with each child, particularly for larger families. It may not be easy to arrange but it is so worth doing, you create individual memories for that child and renew your personal bond with them.

Have a nice day, God bless!

Some people are really sweet

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As a general statement (I’m good at making those) I’d say there is a great deal of greediness in the world today. People who want, want and want some more. Who take from others thoughtlessly. 
Through having this blog I’ve gladly found some people who are the exact opposite. They are thoughtful and will give without expecting any return. They will send you something just because they know how nice it is to get a parcel. Or just because they know you would like it or could use it.
Thank you Nic for a parcel of loveliness that brightened my day.
Thank you to all others who take the time to think of me and who bother to read my little blog.

Make your vote count

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Unless you live under a rock you will be aware tomorrow is an important day for Australia.

When I was growing up there were a few “taboo” subjects – one of them being politics. There was no discussion, just an expectation that you would vote a certain way simply because that was what the family had always done. This is what I did for a while until I became interested enough to really look into who I was voting for.

 I urge you to take the time to find out as much as you can about the party and candidates you intend to vote for. You may be surprised at what you uncover. Don’t rely on the media to tell you who to vote for, they are very biased and sensationalist.

So, who am I voting for tomorrow? I’ll tell you who I won’t be voting for. I don’t think an atheist who supports abortion up to birth and has communist affiliations is what our country needs. I hope that whoever wins will steer Australia in the right direction and have the citizen’s best interests at heart.

Happy voting!

The Craft and Quilt Fair and handling rejection

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I was really excited about attending the C & Q Fair so perhaps my expectations were too high. The last time I went was 2 years ago and basically nothing much has changed. I did make a few purchases that I’m happy with, but as far as inspiration goes the fair did little for me. I guess by going on the last day you would expect some frayed tempers and tired stall holders – I know I would be.

And now to rejection. Yes, I’ve just had another magazine rejection which leads me to contemplate whether anyone is actually interested in what I do, whether I should be bothering to do this design course, whether I should be thinking I can make it as a designer / artist / craftist?!!
Rejection sure does hurt, but I know I’ll get back on the horse – what else can I do? I love to design, I love to make things and I love the artistic skill involved in what I do. So, even minus the accolades I will keep on doing what I feel driven to do.

How do you handle rejection?

Taking a break….

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I’m imposing a computer ban on myself except for email and study purposes. I’m finding that I spend more and more time doing nothing in particular on the internet and end up feeling sapped.
I won’t be away too long – see you soon!

Buying seconhand as well as this and that…

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Do you remember my previous post about buying secondhand?

The latest purchase is a lawn mower, which was a necessary after the other mower (which was also secondhand and very old!) gave up the ghost. The cost of this one was $130 – a new one would have been about $350. It runs beautifully.

Secondhand price $130

New price $350

Saving $ 220


Total savings tally for 2010 – $320
So far, all savings have gone towards the mortgage as extra repayments.

In other news my sewjo seems to have evapourated this week, it must be the tiredness. I think right now I am more tired than ever before, I really need a good nights sleep but the little one won’t have it. I keep telling myself it will soon improve, I know it will…

We are going away over the weekend for one night, I’ve been looking forward to that! I’ll give details upon our return, there may also be some pics of a new feline addition to our family.

God bless and have a great weekend!

Under the weather

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I’ve had a funny virus this week that’s left me feeling pretty run down. It has also coincided with the little one teething so I haven’t had a decent sleep for a while. I feel like my brain’s wound up while the body is the opposite. I’m sick of my house, sick of my daily routine, sick of feeling sick of…….  I feel like I need some serious cheering up.

Maybe a visit to the oppy?…….. We’ll see what tomorrow brings.

And the grumpy Mum award goes to….

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                                              ME!!


The little one kept me up half the night (teething), the house is a chaotic mess and I’m not the only one who’s moody. Ah, well – it can only get better from here right?

Sigh. We’re back.

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I must admit, I’m not all that thrilled to be home.
I could have stayed. For good.
That’s me half way up a sand dune, full of energy, breathing that gorgeous fresh air blowing right off the ocean.

What a stunningly beautiful place.
Going away from home has added fuel to the fire. We feel suffocated in the suburbs, we don’t want to bring our children up here. We’re racking our brains as to how we can afford to get back to the country. We need open space, fresh air and clean land. We’ll get there somehow, God willing.